Indy News #4: ROH DVD, PRIME TV, ECWA report

In May of 2004, at an event dubbed “Generation Next” because of its intent to give a new generation of wrestlers a chance to shine, four men took it upon themselves to crash the party and change the landscape of Ring of Honor. Led by Alex Shelley, the group took the name Generation Next for themselves and thus began the ROH careers of Austin Aries, Roderick Strong, and Jack Evans. Going into battle against foes such as The Briscoes & CM Punk, and even assualting legends like Ricky Steamboat, the quartet initally chose to take their spots but over time, with the addition of Matt Sydal, they earned their stripes with both the ROH faithful and the locker room as well.

GenNext was a unit that launched five men straight into the spotlight, led one man to the ROH World Title, and in this 2-Disc DVD collection, containing 17 matches as well as key moments in their genesis, witness the Rise of Generation Next…

PRIME Championship – Johnny Gargano (c) vs. RHINOTwo weeks ago Rhino sent a message to Johnny in the form of a Gore, injuring the champion’s ribs. In spite of the setback, Gargano is, as always, determined to battle on as only he can, and is showing no fear in the face of the former 2-time World Champion. Rhino did the unthinkable at Wrestlelution 5, ending Bane’s undefeated streak at that particular event. Now, he aims to take out his second PRIME icon. Can Rhino add the PRIME Championship to his resume? Will Gargano’s title reign end before it can even truly begin? Will Krimson & The Dead Wrestling Society have any further response to their involvement in this situation?

“Zombie Princess” Jimmy Jacobs vs. Bobby BeverlySpecial Referee: New 102 FM’s KoryWhen Bobby Beverly stated his intentions of pursuing the PRIME Championship during an interview a week ago, it raised the ire of Jimmy Jacobs. The Zombie Princess blames Beverly’s insubordination for throwing his plan off kilter and, ultimately, losing the PRIME Championship to Johnny Gargano at Wrestlelution 5. Jacobs wants to teach Beverly a physical lesson he never had a chance to and use it as a steppingstone to a rematch with Gargano. However, a problem arose when Commissioner LaBar informed Jacobs that referees had washed their hands in this match after BOTH Jacobs & Beverly assaulted officials in their Wrestlelution 5 matches.Kory, who was conducting the interview, informed everyone that he had actually been trained as a referee some years ago before getting into the radio industry and was licensed appropriately to call this match! Kory blames Jacobs for Kory getting accidentally kicked in the face during the Jacobs vs. Gargano match, so will that affect his call of the match? Which man will get the proper momentum to pursue the PRIME Championship?

Gory vs. Thomas AdamsThe former TV Champion sees ring action for the first time since his brutal Casket Match with Facade at Wrestlelution 5. Young 20-year old rookie Thomas Adams drew the short straw here as he attempts to prove himself against a soulless animalistic demon. What will Gory do now that his ten-month stranglehold on the TV Title has ended?